Family system is the most
conspicuous bond in the social scheme with its invisible strings of love and
care. However, this attachment in family life appears to be less tight than in
the past and generational differences, economy and technology have all played a
part in this evolutionary process. It is everyone’s responsibility to sustain
strong family bonds by addressing different aspects of modern day lifestyle.
Today’s pace of life has
drastically affected the quality of family relationships. Nowadays,
establishing a standard living condition requires both parents to be working
and, thereby, they will have less time to interact with their family. Not only parents, but children also face the
same difficulty with this competitive educational culture. Thus, it severely
weakens the personal commitment of each family member towards the well-being of
the family.
Moreover, the effect of technology
on family relationships cannot be ignored. The overuse of technology threatens the face
to face communication which is the lifeblood of relationships. For instance,
both parents and children become isolated using technical devices and social
networks and this can be a hindrance to family attachments. Thus, technology has threatened to push family
members further apart, even though it has shrunk the world and brought the nations
together.
In order to build the family
connections stronger, the vital role played by each member should be properly learned
and understood. Everyone involved in the family should be ready to put a
special effort to reinforce commitment and communication by spending more time
together. In addition, it is the role of
parents to moderate the use of technology within the family without damaging
valuable links among them. Therefore, the collective effort will build up the
real love and caring while upholding the personal blending of physical and
mental togetherness.
In conclusion, the work that everyone
puts into making the family stronger can be well worth the vigorous effort.
However, it is important to remember that if no one accepts their imperative
role, the family system will then weaken and ultimately affect society too.
